There are no safety recalls for the 2002 BMW RT Series, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 BMW RT Series problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
- Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,588 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2002 BMW RT Series complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 27,588 miles · reported May 10, 2015
Riding to a stop and my front brakes locked up at about 10 MPH. They freed up and I got a brake failure and ABS warning light on the instrument panel. After a restart, it went away. Upon restarting, I took off and found that the warnings came back and I had no rear brake pedal and also no front brake pressure at the lever. Checking the master cylinder, I found it dry. The right front brake hose had developed a leak at the fitting. How this could have affected the rear brakes, I AM not aware. Doing research, I find that it is a common issue with this model. This is wrong. There should be a…
Power Train · at 27,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2012
I have have had the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and > currently being investigated under campaign dp12001.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 42,101 miles · reported Mar 22, 2010
The contact owns a 2002 bmw r1150rt motorcycle. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the ABS warning light was illuminated and the ABS malfunctioned. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer and the ABS control unit was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 42,101.
Power Train · at 31,500 miles · reported Dec 16, 2009
1. Normal driving along a roadway. 2. Sudden loss of propulsion without any warning at all. Motorcycle stopped dead in its tracks. Pushed motorcycle through traffic to breakdown lane.risking injury and/or death in the process. 3. Personally investigated failure. Very common failure of this production run motorcycle. 2002 bmw r1150 rt. 20%-25% of motorcycles in this production run experience this catastrophic failure without any warning. Replace clutch for stripped splines and replaced transmission input shaft for stripped splines. Bmw is well aware of this widespread failure occurring in 2000…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 13,720 miles · reported Feb 8, 2008
Drove vehicle 10 miles and parked in garage. Came back one hour later and fuel fumes permeated the garage. Pool of fuel observed under the right hand cylinder of 2002 bmw r1150rt motorcycle with floor area of garage and stowed items soaked in gasoline. Extreme danger of explosion in garage had water heater or gas furnace had started to operate. Quick disconnect in pressurized fuel supply line had failed. Item had been serviced under a recall notice 04v-028 by san jose bmw in june 2006. Internet search reveals this is a systemic problem with bmw motorcycles due to a 'latent defect' in plastic…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 BMW RT Series have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 BMW RT Series as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 BMW RT Series?
Owners report power train problems most often (7 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,588 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.